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HELP!!! Need all info on Arched Back! I have a 7 year old 4.5 pound Yorkie named Bruiser. He is our "first born". In the last 6 months he has began to arch his back. This did not happen over night and as far as I know there was no injury. He has no pain and you can actually push his back flat and he doesn't mind. We are having lab test done to see if maybe a stomach or organ issue could be making him hunch over. Has anyone ever had this happen. He still runs up and down the stairs, he is just arched like a black cat. I repeat this recently did start and so slowly we didn't freak, but now he is very uncomfortable looking. At the groomers she thought he has a little discomfort, although he doesn't cry or bite at her. We will do anything to just make sure he is well! No speacialist in the area so we are just going throught the hoops. Not sure how crazy I should get about this as there appears to be no pain, but why the Arched back? Anyone with any info would be helpful. Something is wrong. |
Oh my, I don't know what could be wrong with your baby, but I'm thinking it might be something more than blood tests can detect. Did the vet also do an exray? I'm wondering if something is going on with the spine. Poor boy. I hope you figure it out quickly. |
I have to agree with Kristan I think you should get xrays. I also recommend you seeing an Orthopedic specialist as they would be more knowledgable about spine issues. |
Oh gosh, I'd recommend you don't push at all on his back...it could worsen things. An arched back and pain can most often mean a slipped disc, and this can be very painful (it's nerve pain, after all). You really need to have this kiddo xray-ed ASAP. That said, dogs can also have neck issues wherein an xray can be deadly bc of the way they manipulate the neck. Is your kiddo holding his head/neck funny in any way? Another thing is that it is a good idea to get a full blood panel bc sometimes kidney pain can refer to the back. Please be very careful, and keep him quiet until you have a very definitive diagnosis. |
First I would check his anal glands ... if no improvement then bloodwwork and xrays... |
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Change in diet, stool, or eyes, ears? Anal gland check is easily done, and good to rule out. Full blood panel prior Xrays in this case. Particularly calcium levels I would want to know. |
Painful kidneys can also cause a dog to arch their back. I hope Bruiser feels better soon. Thoughts and prayers with you. |
Any update? |
Just came back to check on this thread and see what your vet said. ??? Teresa |
Just checking in.... hope all is well.... |
Reesie had an arched back when she was having luxating patella trouble. The vet said the pain in her knees would cause strain to her back and even made her stand on her front legs with her little butt in the air to eat. After her knees were fixed we haven't seen any more arched back episodes. |
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